1963 Seat 1400 vs. 2008 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2008 TVR Cerbera is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 35 kg more than 1963 Seat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 TVR Cerbera (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Seat 1400 | 2008 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Seat | TVR |
| Model | 1400 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
